A pop band normally found busking on Londonâs streets are releasing a Christmas single after being spotted on YouTube by a charity.

Shine on: Luminites hope to raise money and get a record deal

Luminites will front Centrepointâs Christmas campaign to end youth homelessness, singing a contemporary version of Streets of London, the 1974 hit by Ralph McTell. Â

Aged 17 to 19, they describe their sound as a mix of acoustic guitar, human beat box, and vocal harmony. They have 10,000 followers on social networks and have been touring schools across Britain since September.

âAt the time, I was homeless, kipping on different matesâ sofas and living from one day to the next. Then my management team came across me performing by Covent Garden tube station and everything started from there.

âSo now it feels like fate that I can help Centrepoint.â

The band hope it will lead to a record contract and Centrepoint aims to raise £300,000 which will go towards providing accommodation, education and employment for young people.